If you want to hide (remove) or show the Restart button in the Start menu’s power options on your Windows 11 PC, this guide will help you do that in simple steps.

What Does the Restart Button Do?

The Restart button closes all your open apps, signs out all users, and restarts your computer. You usually click Restart when you want to reboot your PC after saving your work.

Keep in mind: If you restart without saving your work, you might lose it because Windows might not restore your session exactly where you left off. Restarting can also help if your PC freezes or stops responding.

Why Hide or Show the Restart Button?

Windows 11 shows the Restart button by default. But sometimes, like in offices or shared computers, you might want to hide this option to stop people from restarting the PC accidentally.

By hiding Restart, you help make sure that users save their work before rebooting. If you are the only user and want easy access to Restart, you can make sure it is visible.

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How to Hide or Show the Restart Button in Windows 11

We will use a tool called the Registry Editor. This tool controls many hidden Windows settings. Follow these steps carefully:

Step 1: Open the Registry Editor

Click on the Start button, type regedit, and press Enter.

If you want a detailed guide on opening the Registry Editor, you can check this link: How to open the Registry Editor in Windows 11.

Step 2: Find the Right Folder

In the Registry Editor, navigate to this folder path:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftPolicyManagerdefaultStartHideRestart

Note: If you don’t see the HideRestart folder, you need to create it:

• Right-click on the Start folder.
• Choose New > Key.
• Name the new folder HideRestart.

Step 3: Create a New Value

Click on the HideRestart folder.

On the right side, right-click on an empty space and select New > String Value.

Name this new value: value

Step 4: Set the Value Data

Double-click the new value you just created.

In the box that appears, set the data to:

• 0 — to show the Restart button.
• 1 — to hide the Restart button.

Step 5: Restart Your PC

Close the Registry Editor and restart your computer to see the change.

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Summary

• You can hide or show the Restart button in Windows 11’s Start menu using the Registry Editor.
• Hiding Restart helps prevent accidental restarts and loss of unsaved work, especially on shared or work computers.
• Showing Restart gives you easy access to reboot your PC when needed.
• Always be careful when editing the registry — making wrong changes can cause problems. It’s a good idea to back up the registry before you start.

For more official details, visit: Microsoft’s official guide.

If you want, I can also provide screenshots or a video tutorial link to make it even easier!